A new antibiotic has been discovered that targets bacteria in a previously unseen way, potentially offering a new approach to fighting drug-resistant superbugs. The antibiotic, which may have been found in a natural source such as dirt, is reported to have a unique mechanism of action that could help combat dangerous infections. Further details about the antibiotic, including its name and development, are not entirely clear, with some reports mentioning a substance called manikomycin and others discussing the use of innovative methods to design new antibiotics.